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A man has been rushed to hospital after a paragliding incident saw him crash at a golf club near Brentwood.

The incident happened shortly before 3.20pm on Good Friday (April 10), with emergency services attending the scene.

The man, who is in his 30s, collided with the ground at the disused Priors Golf Club in Noak Hill, Greater London.

Officers are now searching for any witnesses to the crash to come forward.

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They are particularly interested in locating the canopy of the paraglider, which was not at the scene when officers arrived.

The man remains in hospital receiving treatment.

Anyone with any information on the crash or who witnessed it or has dash cam or mobile phone footage which may be relevant, are asked to call Brentwood CID on 101 quoting crime reference number 42/53075/20.

Alteratively, to give information to police anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.